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Takeda Pharmaceuticals People Solutions Payroll Lead with German or French– Europe in Lodz, Poland
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Job Description
The People Solutions Payroll Lead – Europe is responsible for overseeing outsourced multi-country payroll operations across the European region. This role ensures accurate, compliant, and timely payroll delivery , while driving operational excellence, vendor performance, and continuous improvement.
The role partners closely with HR, Finance, Global Mobility, Benefits, and payroll vendors to deliver a consistent and people-centered payroll experience.
Key Responsibilities:
Payroll Leadership
Lead, coach, and develop a team of 5–10 Payroll Specialists
Ensure smooth payroll operations with clear roles and backup structures
Oversee end-to-end outsourced payroll delivery across Europe
Validate payroll inputs (earnings, deductions, taxes, benefits, equity)
Approve payroll controls and payment files
Ensure reconciliations, compliance, and strong internal controls
Support year-end processing, statutory reporting, and audits
Vendor & Stakeholder Management
Act as primary escalation point for payroll vendor issues
Monitor vendor performance and ensure SLA adherence
Build strong partnerships with HR, Finance, Total Rewards, and Global Mobility
Provide payroll expertise for system changes, audits, and projects
Operational Excellence
Monitor payroll KPIs and service performance
Conduct root-cause analysis and implement corrective actions
Maintain transparent reporting and a compliant payroll environment
Continuous Improvement & Technology
Drive process improvements, standardization, and automation
Leverage digital tools and AI-enabled solutions
Maintain payroll documentation, SOPs, and knowledge resources
Support payroll transformation and technology initiatives
Education, Experience & Skills
Bachelor’s degree in HR, Business, Finance, or related field
5–7+ years of experience in multi-country European payroll
2+ years of leadership experience
Strong experience managing outsourced payroll vendors
Experience with payroll systems such as ADP GlobalView, SAP Payroll, Workday, ServiceNow, or similar
Knowledge of payroll compliance, controls, and statutory reporting
Fluent English + German or French
What Takeda Business Solutions can offer you:
No investment we make pays greater dividends than taking good care of our people. We offer you a full range of benefits, such as:
Your Wealth
Competitive Salary
Annual Bonus
Referral Bonus
Social Fund (Christmas Bonus, Holiday Allowance etc.)
Employee Recognition
Your Health
Medical Care - various packages for the employee fully sponsored by Takeda. Family packages additionally paid by employee.
Eyeglass refund
Your Future
Group Life Insurance
Employee Capital Plans
A broad variety of learning platforms
Professional Growth opportunities including mentoring program
Next-Generation Series – our comprehensive offer of internal webinars available to all employees from day 1
Your Well-Being
Subsidized Sport Card
Takeda Sport & engagement teams
One additional day-off for voluntary activities
Fruits in the office, broad variety of coffee and tea
Flexible working hours and hybrid working
Employee assistance program
We don’t do ordinary – at Takeda we unite in diversity! Takeda is committed to creating an inclusive workplace, where individuals are recognized for the diverse backgrounds and abilities they bring to our company. We are continually improving workplace experience and accessibility for everyone, and welcome applications from all qualified candidates. Here, you will feel welcomed, respected, and valued as an important contributor to our Team.
Ready to experience the exceptional? Go to takedajobs.com and apply!
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What Takeda Business Solutions Offers
Your Wealth
Competitive salary
Annual bonus
Referral bonus
Social fund benefits (holiday allowance, Christmas bonus)
Employee recognition programs
Your Health
Private medical care (employee fully sponsored)
Eyeglass reimbursement
Your Future
Group life insurance
Employee Capital Plans
Access to learning platforms and professional development programs
Mentoring opportunities and internal webinars
Your Well-Being
Subsidized sport card
Employee engagement initiatives
One additional day off for volunteering
Hybrid working and flexible hours
Employee assistance program
Diversity & Inclusion
At Takeda, we are committed to creating an inclusive and diverse workplace where everyone feels welcomed, respected, and valued.
Ready to join us?
Visit takedajobs.com and apply today.
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Locations
Lodz, Poland
Base Salary Range:
zł208,000.00 - zł286,000.00
The estimated salary range reflects an anticipated range for this position. The actual base salary offered may depend on a variety of factors, including the qualifications of the individual applicant for the position, years of relevant experience, specific and unique skills, level of education attained, certifications or other professional licenses held, and the location in which the applicant lives and/or from which they will be performing the job.
Employees may be eligible for a comprehensive range of benefits and incentives:
short-term incentives
Sport cards
private medical care subscription
group life and accidental death insurance
participation in Employee Capital plans (PPK)
social found benefits
Well-being benefits and others
Pracownicy mogą być uprawnieni do szerokiego zakresu świadczeń i benefitów:
system bonusowy
karty sportowe
opieka medyczna
grupowe ubezpieczenie NŻ I NW
udział w pracowniczych planach kapitałowych (PPK)
benefity z ZFSS
well-beingowe benefity oraz inne
Worker Type
Employee
Worker Sub-Type
Regular
Time Type
Full time